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Lockheed CEO Pitches Pentagon on Subscription Software

USNI News

By: John Grady
October 4, 2023 4:08 PM

A parallel acquisition system – buying needed apps by monthly or yearly subscription to meet changing mission requirements – could improve deterrence by complicating an enemy’s war planning, Lockheed Martin’s top executive suggested Wednesday.

Jim Taiclet, Lockheed’s CEO, said the idea behind this approach is similar to allowing a customer to buy a 5G phone in Seoul and have it operate with new applications as needed in Washington.

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